why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

tim60 · 01-12-2021, 10:21 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

No, that's not true of fuel injected engines.
Attention drivers! Turn off your idling engines | Environmental Defense Fund.
Ask a scientist: When is it more efficient to turn off my car instead of idling? | Argonne National Laboratory
Myth-busting: You use more fuel at start-up than idling? | Practical Motoring

Engine wear is another issue, however. Most wear occurs at startup.

But if the engine is off at the traffic lights the oil remains at proper temperature and in proper place till starting again.

When I was taught to drive I was taught to always turn off the engine if I was going to leave the car or not concentrate on driving for safety. It cannot start to drive itself anywhere with the engine off. Also to put into safe parking position.

mkgd1 · 01-12-2021, 11:05 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by tim60

When I was taught to drive I was taught to always turn off the engine if I was going to leave the car

When I learned to drive, you often had to get out of the car, to hand crank the engine or push it to bump start it.

**StiffLegged** · 01-12-2021, 11:50 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by mkgd1

When I learned to drive, you often had to get out of the car, to hand crank the engine or push it to bump start it.

... and remember not to drive too fast and run the guy carrying a red flag down!

**savoche** · 01-13-2021, 04:37 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Get one of these for every vehicle you own, even those motorcycles.

I have a few, and every vehicle I own that doesn’t get driven daily has one.

Even I have one of those. And it's now... 6 years since we scrapped the car

**savoche** · 01-13-2021, 04:37 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by lesmore49

Odd thing about mosquitoes, is they seem to be attracted to some people more than others. My wife and I can go for a walk during mosquito season and they will descend on me, like a biblical plague of locusts....but not even 'bug' her.

I don't know what my body is exuding.....but it sure seem to be a strong attractant. Only thing I can figure out, is maybe my body is exuding animal magnetism....

According to the Norwegian Statistics Office:

There are 18 594 men with Odd as part of their forename
There are 3 900 men with Odd as their only forename
There are 20 with Odd as their surname

There are 13 with Thing as their middle name

...but I can't find anyone named Odd Thing

**savoche** · 01-13-2021, 04:38 AM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by lesmore49

Not surprised with all those freighters, with all the online shopping going on.

Wonder in non covid times if there are more freighters or passenger planes out there ? DHL with their freighter orders, of course has to look to the future, as these planes will take some time to be built, I'm guessing.

Wonder what the inside of a cargo plane looks like, what methods/devices are used to strap down cargo in the planes ? I bet retired air force cargo load personnel are in heavy demand within the civilian cargo freighter business.

Although I could be wrong though and it wouldn't make the first time.

**savoche** · 01-13-2021, 04:39 AM - **4 Likes**

Them Alaska squirrels are big, too!

Youtu.be

robtcorl · 01-13-2021, 08:02 AM - **7 Likes**

I've mentioned before that my dad lost his sight in a heavy equipment accident when I was about 3 years old.
When I was younger I often had dreams of him driving a car, I would sit shotgun and say things like A little left, or A little more right.
In my late teens, he, my brother, and I were on a remote road in my brother's car.
Dad got behind the wheel, brother steered, and for the first time shifting in many years dad went up and down the gears as smooth as silk. He even did a little double clutching. Impressed the hell out of his boys.

eddie1960 · 01-13-2021, 08:21 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

Them Alaska squirrels are big, too!

https://youtu.be/BITy8eQJH9k

I have been lucky enough to see these beasts in the wild (and to have eaten some too , it makes a great stew or pot roast) , but they can be scary to encounter on the road particularly as they wander out and you are doing 100km
My wife kept pointing out the Moose crossing signs when we were on the east coast she was hoping against hope to see one, I was hoping not to as I was the driver

**savoche** · 01-13-2021, 08:34 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by eddie1960

I have been lucky enough to see these beasts in the wild (and to have eaten some too , it makes a great stew or pot roast) , but they can be scary to encounter on the road particularly as they wander out and you are doing 100km
My wife kept pointing out the Moose crossing signs when we were on the east coast she was hoping against hope to see one, I was hoping not to as I was the driver

I know. We have plenty of them here, too, if somewhat smaller. Last year we had more than 8,000 traffic accidents involving moose, roe, and red deer. I have only ever bumped a roe once.

I couldn't find any numbers for reindeer killed by road going vehicles, but it seems about 500 are killed by the train every year. Santa's probably upset by that.

eddie1960 · 01-13-2021, 08:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

I know. We have plenty of them here, too, if somewhat smaller. Last year we had more than 8,000 traffic accidents involving moose, roe, and red deer. I have only ever bumped a roe once.

I couldn't find any numbers for reindeer killed by road-going vehicles, but it seems about 500 are killed by the train every year. Santa's probably upset by that.

I see deer every once in a while in downtown Toronto but they are very rare ... but out where my dad Lived in Victoria they are virtually a pest (they have had to cull a couple of times) When I was out in October for his death one that visited his yard regularly showed up for a visit the day he passed away, the next week I was there it never showed again. the most common wildlife for me to see would be Raccoons, Beavers, Skunks, and Squirrels (and some Coyotes and Foxes occasionally but they tend to avoid you when you are walking a dog)

robtcorl · 01-13-2021, 09:53 AM - **4 Likes**

Whitetail deer are frequent visitors to our yard, like these twin fawns from 2015.

Racer X 69 · 01-13-2021, 10:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dbs

Hi Racer

So are you fillin and drillin stuff for the Super Hornet in your little shed ?

Dave

No sir.

Those airplanes are manufactured in St. Louis, MO., not far from @robtcorl.

robtcorl · 01-13-2021, 10:42 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

not far from @robtcorl.

You can call me Bob, you can call me Rob, or you can even call me Number One, but you don't have to call me robtcorl.

Youtu.be

Racer X 69 · 01-13-2021, 10:49 AM - **7 Likes**

Originally posted by lesmore49

Wonder what the inside of a cargo plane looks like, what methods/devices are used to strap down cargo in the planes ?

It looks like a passenger plane, with no seats, overhead bins or windows.

The floors have tracks, rollers and latches. The cargo containers are made to fit neatly into the fuselage, and the floor latches hold them in place. The rollers are motorized, so the containers can be moved remotely, but they can also be pushed by the freight handlers.

These are pictures of the A deck, the B deck is similar, except the arc of the fuselage is reversed.

Here is a picture of the B deck before the systems, wiring and liners are installed. This is how I see the airplane.

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tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,757	Originally posted by Parallax No, that's not true of fuel injected engines. Attention drivers! Turn off your idling engines \| Environmental Defense Fund. Ask a scientist: When is it more efficient to turn off my car instead of idling? \| Argonne National Laboratory Myth-busting: You use more fuel at start-up than idling? \| Practical Motoring Engine wear is another issue, however. Most wear occurs at startup. But if the engine is off at the traffic lights the oil remains at proper temperature and in proper place till starting again. When I was taught to drive I was taught to always turn off the engine if I was going to leave the car or not concentrate on driving for safety. It cannot start to drive itself anywhere with the engine off. Also to put into safe parking position.

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mkgd1 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Mohave county Arizona Photos: Albums Posts: 1,076	Originally posted by tim60 When I was taught to drive I was taught to always turn off the engine if I was going to leave the car When I learned to drive, you often had to get out of the car, to hand crank the engine or push it to bump start it.

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StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,635	Originally posted by mkgd1 When I learned to drive, you often had to get out of the car, to hand crank the engine or push it to bump start it. ... and remember not to drive too fast and run the guy carrying a red flag down!

01-13-2021, 04:37 AM - 1 Like	#84184
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Get one of these for every vehicle you own, even those motorcycles. I have a few, and every vehicle I own that doesn’t get driven daily has one. Even I have one of those. And it's now... 6 years since we scrapped the car

01-13-2021, 04:37 AM - 3 Likes	#84185
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by lesmore49 Odd thing about mosquitoes, is they seem to be attracted to some people more than others. My wife and I can go for a walk during mosquito season and they will descend on me, like a biblical plague of locusts....but not even 'bug' her. I don't know what my body is exuding.....but it sure seem to be a strong attractant. Only thing I can figure out, is maybe my body is exuding animal magnetism.... According to the Norwegian Statistics Office: There are 18 594 men with Odd as part of their forename There are 3 900 men with Odd as their only forename There are 20 with Odd as their surname There are 13 with Thing as their middle name ...but I can't find anyone named Odd Thing

01-13-2021, 04:38 AM - 6 Likes	#84186
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by lesmore49 Not surprised with all those freighters, with all the online shopping going on. Wonder in non covid times if there are more freighters or passenger planes out there ? DHL with their freighter orders, of course has to look to the future, as these planes will take some time to be built, I'm guessing. Wonder what the inside of a cargo plane looks like, what methods/devices are used to strap down cargo in the planes ? I bet retired air force cargo load personnel are in heavy demand within the civilian cargo freighter business. Although I could be wrong though and it wouldn't make the first time.

01-13-2021, 08:02 AM - 7 Likes	#84188
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	I've mentioned before that my dad lost his sight in a heavy equipment accident when I was about 3 years old. When I was younger I often had dreams of him driving a car, I would sit shotgun and say things like A little left, or A little more right. In my late teens, he, my brother, and I were on a remote road in my brother's car. Dad got behind the wheel, brother steered, and for the first time shifting in many years dad went up and down the gears as smooth as silk. He even did a little double clutching. Impressed the hell out of his boys.

01-13-2021, 08:21 AM - 3 Likes	#84189
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Originally posted by savoche Them Alaska squirrels are big, too! https://youtu.be/BITy8eQJH9k I have been lucky enough to see these beasts in the wild (and to have eaten some too , it makes a great stew or pot roast) , but they can be scary to encounter on the road particularly as they wander out and you are doing 100km My wife kept pointing out the Moose crossing signs when we were on the east coast she was hoping against hope to see one, I was hoping not to as I was the driver

01-13-2021, 08:34 AM - 3 Likes	#84190
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by eddie1960 I have been lucky enough to see these beasts in the wild (and to have eaten some too , it makes a great stew or pot roast) , but they can be scary to encounter on the road particularly as they wander out and you are doing 100km My wife kept pointing out the Moose crossing signs when we were on the east coast she was hoping against hope to see one, I was hoping not to as I was the driver I know. We have plenty of them here, too, if somewhat smaller. Last year we had more than 8,000 traffic accidents involving moose, roe, and red deer. I have only ever bumped a roe once. I couldn't find any numbers for reindeer killed by road going vehicles, but it seems about 500 are killed by the train every year. Santa's probably upset by that.

01-13-2021, 08:47 AM - 1 Like	#84191
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Originally posted by savoche I know. We have plenty of them here, too, if somewhat smaller. Last year we had more than 8,000 traffic accidents involving moose, roe, and red deer. I have only ever bumped a roe once. I couldn't find any numbers for reindeer killed by road-going vehicles, but it seems about 500 are killed by the train every year. Santa's probably upset by that. I see deer every once in a while in downtown Toronto but they are very rare ... but out where my dad Lived in Victoria they are virtually a pest (they have had to cull a couple of times) When I was out in October for his death one that visited his yard regularly showed up for a visit the day he passed away, the next week I was there it never showed again. the most common wildlife for me to see would be Raccoons, Beavers, Skunks, and Squirrels (and some Coyotes and Foxes occasionally but they tend to avoid you when you are walking a dog)

01-13-2021, 09:53 AM - 4 Likes	#84192
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Whitetail deer are frequent visitors to our yard, like these twin fawns from 2015.

01-13-2021, 10:31 AM - 1 Like	#84193
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by dbs Hi Racer So are you fillin and drillin stuff for the Super Hornet in your little shed ? Dave No sir. Those airplanes are manufactured in St. Louis, MO., not far from @robtcorl.

01-13-2021, 10:49 AM - 7 Likes	#84195
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by lesmore49 Wonder what the inside of a cargo plane looks like, what methods/devices are used to strap down cargo in the planes ? It looks like a passenger plane, with no seats, overhead bins or windows. The floors have tracks, rollers and latches. The cargo containers are made to fit neatly into the fuselage, and the floor latches hold them in place. The rollers are motorized, so the containers can be moved remotely, but they can also be pushed by the freight handlers. These are pictures of the A deck, the B deck is similar, except the arc of the fuselage is reversed. Here is a picture of the B deck before the systems, wiring and liners are installed. This is how I see the airplane.